Trenton, NJ Demographics

A map of Trenton's Population by Race

Trenton, New Jersey had a population of 90,871 in 2020. It was 9.4% White, 42.2% Black, 0.7% Asian, 45.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Trenton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Trenton is the 6th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Trenton's White Population

8,510 residents of Trenton identify as White, or 9.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Trenton considerably less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Trenton is ranked #691 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Trenton is less White than neighboring Morrisville (57.3% White), The College of New Jersey (50.6% White), White Horse (68.2% White), Mercerville (71% White), and Yardley (86.1% White).

Trenton's Black Population

38,386 residents of Trenton identify as Black, or 42.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Trenton considerably larger than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Trenton is ranked #10 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Trenton is more Black than neighboring Morrisville (21.3% Black), The College of New Jersey (25.3% Black), White Horse (6.7% Black), Mercerville (6.7% Black), and Yardley (2.3% Black).

Trenton's Asian Population

592 residents of Trenton identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Trenton slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Trenton is ranked #605 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Trenton is less Asian than neighboring Morrisville (2% Asian), The College of New Jersey (6.8% Asian), White Horse (3.1% Asian), Mercerville (4.9% Asian), and Yardley (3.2% Asian).

Trenton's Hispanic Population

40,905 residents of Trenton identify as Hispanic, or 45.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Trenton considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Trenton is ranked #31 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Trenton is more Hispanic than neighboring Morrisville (13.7% Hispanic), The College of New Jersey (16.5% Hispanic), White Horse (18.5% Hispanic), Mercerville (13.9% Hispanic), and Yardley (4.4% Hispanic).

Trenton's Native American/Other Population

608 residents of Trenton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Trenton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Trenton is ranked #229 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Trenton is more Native American/Other than neighboring The College of New Jersey (0.4% Native American/Other), White Horse (0.6% Native American/Other), Mercerville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Yardley (0.2% Native American/Other). Trenton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Morrisville (0.9% Native American/Other).

Trenton's Multiracial Population

1,870 residents of Trenton identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Trenton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Trenton is ranked #588 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Trenton is more Multiracial than neighboring The College of New Jersey (0.4% Multiracial). Trenton is less Multiracial than neighboring Morrisville (4.9% Multiracial), White Horse (2.9% Multiracial), Mercerville (3.2% Multiracial), and Yardley (3.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.